Fletcher Thompson (🔬+🐝)
@fletch.online
Occasional Mechatronic engineer, games adjacent, apparently can’t stop starting companies.
COO 👉 @turbotem.com
Also 🐝 buildbee.com
Also Also 🖨️ me3d.com.au
🇦🇺 but in 🇨🇮
COO 👉 @turbotem.com
Also 🐝 buildbee.com
Also Also 🖨️ me3d.com.au
🇦🇺 but in 🇨🇮
“You there, boy, what day is it?!”
“Why, it’s ‘Voolsmas, sir!”
“Hurry boy, run around the corner and buy every copy of In Verses from your local record shop!!”
*flings credit card in joyous abandon*
So keen to listen, got my headphones charged and cosy chair at the ready. Thanks #karnivool.
“Why, it’s ‘Voolsmas, sir!”
“Hurry boy, run around the corner and buy every copy of In Verses from your local record shop!!”
*flings credit card in joyous abandon*
So keen to listen, got my headphones charged and cosy chair at the ready. Thanks #karnivool.
February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
“You there, boy, what day is it?!”
“Why, it’s ‘Voolsmas, sir!”
“Hurry boy, run around the corner and buy every copy of In Verses from your local record shop!!”
*flings credit card in joyous abandon*
So keen to listen, got my headphones charged and cosy chair at the ready. Thanks #karnivool.
“Why, it’s ‘Voolsmas, sir!”
“Hurry boy, run around the corner and buy every copy of In Verses from your local record shop!!”
*flings credit card in joyous abandon*
So keen to listen, got my headphones charged and cosy chair at the ready. Thanks #karnivool.
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Israel is a genocidal state and its influence on Australia is sickening.
February 5, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Israel is a genocidal state and its influence on Australia is sickening.
I am once again asking Irish rail to use literally any platform other than Twitter.
This post brought to you from Sandycove and Glasthule station where I’ve just sat for half an hour waiting to be told trains are cancelled due to bad weather.
This post brought to you from Sandycove and Glasthule station where I’ve just sat for half an hour waiting to be told trains are cancelled due to bad weather.
February 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
I am once again asking Irish rail to use literally any platform other than Twitter.
This post brought to you from Sandycove and Glasthule station where I’ve just sat for half an hour waiting to be told trains are cancelled due to bad weather.
This post brought to you from Sandycove and Glasthule station where I’ve just sat for half an hour waiting to be told trains are cancelled due to bad weather.
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The Steam Machine has been delayed because stupid little babies can't stop using AI to write their emails:
aftermath.site/steam-machine-...
aftermath.site/steam-machine-...
February 5, 2026 at 12:46 AM
The Steam Machine has been delayed because stupid little babies can't stop using AI to write their emails:
aftermath.site/steam-machine-...
aftermath.site/steam-machine-...
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unbelievably grim to see Valve announce a delightful and exciting compact Linux box approximately 15 seconds before RAM became the more expensive material in the known universe.
Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing. Valve is now aiming to launch its Steam Machine in the first half of 2026, rather than early 2026. How much will it cost, though? www.theverge.com/games/874196...
Valve’s Steam Machine has been delayed, and the RAM crisis will impact pricing
You’ll have to wait a little longer for Valve’s new hardware.
www.theverge.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
unbelievably grim to see Valve announce a delightful and exciting compact Linux box approximately 15 seconds before RAM became the more expensive material in the known universe.
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Peter Mandelson – sacked last year as the UK’s ambassador to the US over his Epstein links – supported a campaign to undermine then-Australian PM Kevin Rudd’s proposed mining super profits tax in 2010, a document in the Epstein files reveals.
Epstein files reveal Peter Mandelson supported campaign to undermine then-Australian PM Kevin Rudd’s mining super profits tax
Former UK Labour minister wrote ‘pressure needs to be maintained’ against Australian Labor’s proposed tax in email sent two weeks before Rudd was replaced as PM
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Peter Mandelson – sacked last year as the UK’s ambassador to the US over his Epstein links – supported a campaign to undermine then-Australian PM Kevin Rudd’s proposed mining super profits tax in 2010, a document in the Epstein files reveals.
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So they needed all this extra time to comply with the Epstein files disclosure order, which they say is to protect the identities of victims and ongoing investigation, and then release a bunch of files with unredacted victims' names in them - kinda gives the game away doesn't it
January 31, 2026 at 4:36 PM
So they needed all this extra time to comply with the Epstein files disclosure order, which they say is to protect the identities of victims and ongoing investigation, and then release a bunch of files with unredacted victims' names in them - kinda gives the game away doesn't it
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someone in aftermath slack said "What is moot lol" today and my heart sank
January 31, 2026 at 6:25 AM
someone in aftermath slack said "What is moot lol" today and my heart sank
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Here's me. "It's only terrorism if they're not white"
In a world of tyrants and toadies, it’s only “terrorism” if they're not white - The Shot
“Fuck you I won’t do what you tell me” – Rage Against the Machine The state-sanctioned, IDF-trained, ICE murders on...
theshot.net.au
January 29, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Here's me. "It's only terrorism if they're not white"
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January 29, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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The greatest lie the 80s told young computer users is that programming would be as magical an experience as the programming textbooks of the 80s promised.
January 29, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The greatest lie the 80s told young computer users is that programming would be as magical an experience as the programming textbooks of the 80s promised.
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I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
AI Skills Boost - AI Skills Hub
aiskillshub.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:07 PM
I think I might take one of these "under 20 minutes" AI skills courses the UK Govt. seems very keen on everyone doing and live-post it here... Maybe we can all learn something together! The press release sends me to aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost/ - let's go and see!
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![VOLITION [Easy: Failure] – You wake up in your Hilton suite to a cacophony of whistles and horns. Half drunk and half hungover, you hastily throw on your tactical gear. It feels heavier than you remember. You stumble outside. The cold hits you like a brick. What are you doing here in this dismal city? Home is warm. Home is safe. Home is a thousand miles away. Tucking your shotgun between your legs, you fumble with a tear gas canister like a child learning how to tie their shoes. The gun goes off and you shoot yourself in the balls.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eqh433fdh2bqhvt455e3tg67/bafkreiahrbfuw4v4so56ikp2pxf5n253bs5pd5gq37l7nqsitkwynw56hy@jpeg)
While I’d still prefer that we change the date, in the meantime:
Happy Australia Day to Aussies far and wide.
Happy Australia Day to Aussies far and wide.
January 26, 2026 at 8:38 AM
While I’d still prefer that we change the date, in the meantime:
Happy Australia Day to Aussies far and wide.
Happy Australia Day to Aussies far and wide.
I’ve long since aged out of musical relevance, so this is just a fluff in the wind, but the top end of this #Hottest100 is all feeling a bit Easy Listening.
Like, it’s nice. I don’t mind it. Could go for a nap.
Like, it’s nice. I don’t mind it. Could go for a nap.
January 24, 2026 at 8:05 AM
I’ve long since aged out of musical relevance, so this is just a fluff in the wind, but the top end of this #Hottest100 is all feeling a bit Easy Listening.
Like, it’s nice. I don’t mind it. Could go for a nap.
Like, it’s nice. I don’t mind it. Could go for a nap.
FFS. New iPhone (yay!) -> once again asked my preferred browser, choose safari (eh, whatever) -> sync enables and overwrites my profiles and tab groups on other devices with new, blank phone.
Thanks EU, really glad I had to tell you for the 50th time that I use and want to use safari. Cool.
Thanks EU, really glad I had to tell you for the 50th time that I use and want to use safari. Cool.
January 21, 2026 at 12:43 PM
FFS. New iPhone (yay!) -> once again asked my preferred browser, choose safari (eh, whatever) -> sync enables and overwrites my profiles and tab groups on other devices with new, blank phone.
Thanks EU, really glad I had to tell you for the 50th time that I use and want to use safari. Cool.
Thanks EU, really glad I had to tell you for the 50th time that I use and want to use safari. Cool.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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"Wikipedia: only major platform on which truth emerges through transparent debate, rather than algorithmic opacity or corporate interests. Every edit is logged, every discussion archived -despite AI hallucinations, black-box algorithms and widespread disinformation"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
The academic community failed Wikipedia for 25 years — now it might fail us
Artificial-intelligence systems are feeding on Wikipedia without giving back, and academic indifference is threatening the survival of what is arguably the most widely used reference work on the plane...
www.nature.com
January 18, 2026 at 1:22 AM
"Wikipedia: only major platform on which truth emerges through transparent debate, rather than algorithmic opacity or corporate interests. Every edit is logged, every discussion archived -despite AI hallucinations, black-box algorithms and widespread disinformation"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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The addiction to genocide of Palestinians is total
The Israeli military is reportedly planning to restart intensive military operations in Gaza in March, targeting Gaza City.
According to The Times of Israel, the operation would push the yellow line ceasefire demarcation west toward the coast of the Gaza Strip.
According to The Times of Israel, the operation would push the yellow line ceasefire demarcation west toward the coast of the Gaza Strip.
January 14, 2026 at 9:38 AM
The addiction to genocide of Palestinians is total
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We're looking for a News Editor to join TWIV. Ideal candidate would have proven experience with:
- Working in news for a games outlet
- Conducting original reporting
- Mentoring junior writers
...and genuinely enjoy writing news, diving deep, and talking to people. UK timezone preferred. Email me.
- Working in news for a games outlet
- Conducting original reporting
- Mentoring junior writers
...and genuinely enjoy writing news, diving deep, and talking to people. UK timezone preferred. Email me.
January 13, 2026 at 10:17 AM
We're looking for a News Editor to join TWIV. Ideal candidate would have proven experience with:
- Working in news for a games outlet
- Conducting original reporting
- Mentoring junior writers
...and genuinely enjoy writing news, diving deep, and talking to people. UK timezone preferred. Email me.
- Working in news for a games outlet
- Conducting original reporting
- Mentoring junior writers
...and genuinely enjoy writing news, diving deep, and talking to people. UK timezone preferred. Email me.
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no
Jensen Huang Is Begging You to Stop Being So Negative About AI https://gizmodo.com/jensen-huang-is-begging-you-to-stop-being-so-negative-about-ai-2000709335
Jensen Huang Is Begging You to Stop Being So Negative About AI
" extremely hurtful, frankly, and I think we've done a lot of damage," he said.
gizmodo.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
no
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norms around perfidy are a key reason why combatants in global wars very rarely shoot down civilian aircraft that may overfly the area.
Hegseth and Trump 2.0 are trying to destroy these life-saving norms.
Hegseth and Trump 2.0 are trying to destroy these life-saving norms.
January 13, 2026 at 1:09 AM
norms around perfidy are a key reason why combatants in global wars very rarely shoot down civilian aircraft that may overfly the area.
Hegseth and Trump 2.0 are trying to destroy these life-saving norms.
Hegseth and Trump 2.0 are trying to destroy these life-saving norms.
Back home for a visit for one more week and contending with juggling friend visits, trying to do new and interesting things my partner hasn’t done, relax, sort out mum’s birthday and… contending with the complexity of ripping many ISOs of 90’s era dual format CD-ROMs. I think I might drop the last.
January 11, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Back home for a visit for one more week and contending with juggling friend visits, trying to do new and interesting things my partner hasn’t done, relax, sort out mum’s birthday and… contending with the complexity of ripping many ISOs of 90’s era dual format CD-ROMs. I think I might drop the last.
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well well well
AI layoffs are looking more and more like corporate fiction that's masking a darker reality, Oxford Economics suggests | Fortune
"Firms don't appear to be replacing workers with AI on a significant scale," the firm said. It suspects some are trying to "dress up layoffs" as good news.
fortune.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:52 PM
well well well
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michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
From 1,200 self-reported incidents to low # of chargeable cases means police data & court proceedings reflect no wave of antisemitic violence. What we have is weaponisation of antisemitism to silence dissent, suppress protest & shield Israel from accountability.
From 1,200 self-reported incidents to low # of chargeable cases means police data & court proceedings reflect no wave of antisemitic violence. What we have is weaponisation of antisemitism to silence dissent, suppress protest & shield Israel from accountability.
Antisemitism crisis. What is real and what is not - Michael West
Anthony Albanese has announced a Royal Commission into the Bondi Attacks and antisemitism. Is Australia's antisemitism crisis exaggerated?
michaelwest.com.au
January 10, 2026 at 12:35 PM
michaelwest.com.au/antisemitism...
From 1,200 self-reported incidents to low # of chargeable cases means police data & court proceedings reflect no wave of antisemitic violence. What we have is weaponisation of antisemitism to silence dissent, suppress protest & shield Israel from accountability.
From 1,200 self-reported incidents to low # of chargeable cases means police data & court proceedings reflect no wave of antisemitic violence. What we have is weaponisation of antisemitism to silence dissent, suppress protest & shield Israel from accountability.